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Canada Day 2017 - list of events

Celebrate Canada Day 2017 in Edmonton

June 23, 2017

Celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in Edmonton by joining in on some of the many fun family events taking place around the city this Canada Day. End the day by watching the spectacular Canada Day fireworks finale in the river valley.

Canada Day Fireworks Finale
Time: 11 p.m.
Enjoy the magnificent fireworks display over Edmonton’s river valley parks and the North
Saskatchewan River.

Good viewing locations
Alberta Legislature Grounds (Capital Plaza - north plaza)
Victoria Park (River Valley Road)
Government House Park (Groat Road and River Valley Road)
Ezio Faraone Park
Remax Field – Those attending the Edmonton Prospects vs. the Weyburn Beavers game on July 1st are welcome to remain at Remax Field to watch the fireworks.
Note: No viewing is available from Kinsmen Park.

Viewing areas accessible on foot only (closed to vehicles)
River Valley Road
Walterdale Hill and Queen Elizabeth Park Road
109 St. (between Saskatchewan Drive and the High Level Bridge)

Pedestrian access is unavailable in Kinsmen Park, and to the High Level & Menzies Bridges after road closure are in effect. Kinsmen playground and picnic areas are closed on Canada Day.

New this year: Fireworks Live Streaming!
Can’t get out to see the fireworks this year? Watch the fireworks finale on your computer or mobile device. Just tune in, sit back and enjoy!

Road Closures for Fireworks Finale
Expect traffic delays two hours before the fireworks and 90 minutes after the show. Please be patient and courteous to help to make the trip home from the fireworks safe for everyone. For road closure details visit the Current Traffic Disruptions map.

North-south access across the river
Pedestrian access to the Menzies Bridge will be closed at 9:45 p.m. and will remain closed until after the fireworks. Pedestrian Access across the river will be available via the Groat Road Bridge, James Macdonald Bridge, and the Low Level Bridge.

At 10:15 p.m., the High Level Bridge, Walterdale Bridge, and 109 Street southbound from 97 Avenue / High Level Bridge to 87 Avenue will be closed for up to 90 minutes, until fireworks debris is cleared.

If you need to cross the river, please be aware of the potential for delay and adjust your travel plans accordingly.

Event Parking
Usual restrictions and increased parking bans will be in effect. The installation of no parking signs and no stopping signs will begin early on July 1 to ensure that these lanes are clear of vehicles during peak traffic times.

There will be no stopping or parking from 7 p.m. until midnight at these locations:
Whyte Avenue, between 101 Street and 109 Street
Jasper Avenue, between 101 Street and 112 Street
109 Street, between 99 Avenue and 104 Avenue
109 Street, between 82 Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive
107 Street, between 99 Avenue and 102 Avenue
105 Street, between 102 Avenue and 104 Avenue

Vehicles illegally parked will be tagged and towed. Visit edmonton.ca/parking for more information. With minimal parking in the area of many venues, Edmontonians are encouraged to take the bus or LRT.

Celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial with free Canada Day activities at City Hall. The fun kicks off with a Canada Day ceremony in the City Room, followed by live music and dancing, kids’ crafts, City Hall tours, displays, giveaways and more. Free family fun for all ages!

Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature is a celebration that honours Alberta’s history and diversity with entertainment and activities for all ages. Enjoy some of the best local Alberta talent in music and dance along with roving performers and interesting exhibits throughout the grounds, the plaza and in the Edmonton Federal Building.

Follow the Fountain Tire Trail and discover all of your Canada Day fun!
Downtown Edmonton is the place to be this Canada Day, and the Fountain Tire Trail will help you find your way to the celebrations downtown! Simply follow the marked trail between City Hall and the Alberta Legislature grounds and discover the free, family-friendly fun, featuring an appreciation of Canada’s diversity, culture and history.

Celebrate Canada Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Regular admission
Celebrate Canada Day and Lucy the elephant’s 42nd birthday at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Visit with the Canadian animals, eat a red and white cupcake, and enjoy a wonderful mix of family activities and entertainment. Be sure to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ while Lucy is presented with a special birthday surprise!

Canada Day at the Muttart Conservatory
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Regular admission
Celebrate our nation’s 150th anniversary of Confederation with a visit to the Muttart Conservatory. Enjoy music, treats and fun activities for the whole family. Visit our special 150th anniversary Feature Pyramid – a show filled with patriotic love of our country!

Dominion Day at Fort Edmonton Park
Celebrate Dominion Day the traditional Edmonton way throughout the long weekend at Fort Edmonton Park! Visit the Fort Edmonton Park website for admission prices and a complete schedule of events.

Dip Freely at an Outdoor Pool
City of Edmonton outdoor pools are offering free admission from July 1 to the end of the 2017 season! This special offer is in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. Or you can splash away the day at one of the City’s 18 recreation centres or one of the City’s many free Water Play Features (spray parks).

Mill Woods Celebrates Canada Day
Time: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Come to Mill Woods Park (66 St. & 23 Ave.) and join in on the free family activities including hayrides, a petting zoo, carnival games, live music and more! Children’s activities from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Main stage entertainment from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with headliner The Hip Show. Fireworks display at 11 p.m. For road closure details, visit the Current Traffic Disruptions map.

The Works Art & Design Festival at City Hall
Time: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Join The Works Art & Design Festival at City Hall. Express your Canadian pride at the free kids' arts crafts workshop in the north breezeway of City Hall.

Chinatown Night Market
Time: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrate Canada Day in front of Wong’s Benevolent Association (96 Street, from 102 to 103 Avenues) with cultural performances, craft and trinket sales, and food trucks. (Please note that 96 Street will be closed to vehicles between Jasper Avenue and 103A Avenue.) Visit the website for more information.

Celebrate Canada Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Art Gallery of Alberta. Free admission. Bring the whole family for art activities and a chance to view some exciting exhibitions. Last admission will be at 4:30 p.m.

More Ways to Celebrate Canada 150 in Edmonton!
People all over the country are marking Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in their own unique ways. In Edmonton, we’re throwing parties, we’re reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re going as a city, and we’re finding ways to leave a positive legacy for our communities. And this isn’t just about Canada Day. It’s a yearlong celebration! Discover other ways to celebrate Canada 150 by visiting makesomethingedmonton.ca/canada150.

ETS Canada Day Service
There’s a lot going on this Canada Day, and Edmonton Transit riders are reminded to plan ahead by leaving extra travel time. On Saturday, July 1, all ETS bus routes and LRT will use regular Sunday schedules throughout the day. Regular transit fares apply. If you’re a new transit rider or not sure about schedules, use real-time tools for desktop or mobile devices to see exactly when your next bus will arrive. Use an ETS Day Pass to and from Canada Day events with your family! Up to four children (ages 12 and under), when accompanied by an adult, can use the Day Pass to ride ETS all day. Cost of the Day Pass is $9.50.

Special Fireworks Service
Starting at 8 p.m., extra service will be provided to and from the fireworks (Downtown and in Mill Woods) on Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 15. Routes that normally end between 10 p.m. and midnight on Sunday evenings will be extended past midnight. Late Night Owl Service is also available until 3 a.m. on Route 1, 4, 8, 9 and 512.
Route 9 and 52 will detour during the closure of Walterdale Hill, Queen Elizabeth Park Road and the High Level Bridge. Plan ahead by viewing all bus route detour details.
Extra Capital Line LRT service starts at 6 p.m., with last trains leaving Clareview and Century Park stations at 1:10 a.m. Metro Line trains run every 15 minutes from NAIT to Health Sciences Station. Some passengers may need to transfer to Capital Line trains to reach their destination.

Potential Transit delays following the fireworks
NOTE: Depending on wind and weather conditions, LRT service over the Menzies Bridge (between University and Grandin Stations) may be suspended starting at approximately 10:45 p.m., and could remain closed for up to 60 minutes. Should the bridge be closed, trains will continue to operate between Century Park and University Stations on the south side of the river, and between Grandin and Clareview Stations on the north side of the river.

If you need to cross the river, please be aware of the potential for delay and adjust your travel plans accordingly.

To help keep the LRT moving on time, please stand clear of doors and allow people to disembark before boarding.

For route and schedule details, call BusLink at 780-496-1600 or check the online ETS Trip Planner.

DATS Service
The DATS Client Service Centre is closed and subscription bookings are cancelled on Canada Day. If you need assistance, please call DATS at 780-496-4567 and select option 1.

Fireworks Safety
If you are buying fireworks in Edmonton for the Canada Day weekend, be safe and make sure you have a permit to use them. Before you use fireworks, always check to see if there is a fire ban in effect. For more information contact the Fire Prevention Office at 780-496-3628.

Our LRT system is woefully inadequate. Connects a straight line from Clareview to Century Park. If you don't live along that line, you gotta drive - especially with ETS' Saturday night service. Our roads connect to everywhere - I don't blame people for driving.

Our LRT system is woefully inadequate. Connects a straight line from Clareview to Century Park. If you don't live along that line, you gotta drive - especially with ETS' Saturday night service. Our roads connect to everywhere - I don't blame people for driving.

Many people did take the LRT, to the point there was a lineup to get into Grandin station.

I saw the fireworks at Ezio Farone park. Even though I got there light and was back from the edge a ways, they were great. The light show at the end from the bridge was a nice capper for the night. It was also cool to see a hot dog vendor, and the Sloppy Hawgs and the Sagar food trucks at the park that night. Sloppy Hawgs in particular had a line-up after the fireworks. It was nice to see street food with the festivities

Surprized when I checked to see that many tickets sold. I don't like the Adam Lambert version at all, loved Mercury, and I don't much like the Gray hair version of this band either. This geriactric rock thing, jmo, doesn't even work for the Stones. It works worse for The Who, and Pete Townsend who famously sang. "I hope I die, before I get old" It just seems a bit silly.

Also, no Mercury, not clear if its the same bassist or Drummer. I believe the son has been performing at some of the shows. Its not even made clear which actual band mates are on the tour. Theres Queen tribute shows, and Deacon performs often on one, that might be as convincing. 100bucks for this? nah. I'll fire up a DVD these days if I want to see Queen and I loved the band. You can't replace Mercury.

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